Very Good
#2324 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 27% in state
Joy James Academy of Leadership
Elementary School · Castleberry ISD · Fort Worth, TX
A Castleberry ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5300 BUCHANAN ST, Fort Worth, TX 76114
- Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joy James Academy of Leadership score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joy James Academy of Leadership sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Worth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,055
Median home value
$195,400
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Miller Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 1–5 | 0.7 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| W J Turner ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Dolores Huerta ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Marine Creek Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 1–5 | 1.6 mi | 349 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Castleberry ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joy James Academy of Leadership is listed in CASTLEBERRY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joy James Academy of Leadership
Joy James Academy of Leadership is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Castleberry ISD, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,324 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joy James Academy of Leadership
What grades does Joy James Academy of Leadership serve?
Joy James Academy of Leadership serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Joy James Academy of Leadership?
Joy James Academy of Leadership has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joy James Academy of Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at Joy James Academy of Leadership is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joy James Academy of Leadership rank in TX?
Joy James Academy of Leadership ranks #2,324 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Joy James Academy of Leadership's MySchoolScout rating?
Joy James Academy of Leadership has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joy James Academy of Leadership?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joy James Academy of Leadership has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joy James Academy of Leadership a charter school?
No, Joy James Academy of Leadership is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joy James Academy of Leadership a Title I school?
No, Joy James Academy of Leadership is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joy James Academy of Leadership?
91.8% of students at Joy James Academy of Leadership qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (817) 252-2500
- Area population (ZIP 76114)
- 26,665
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76114; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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